Ingredient Unit Converter

Convert cups to grams, ounces, tablespoons and more — with density-accurate results for every ingredient.

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Why Ingredient-Specific Conversion Matters

⚖️ Density matters

1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125g, but 1 cup of honey weighs 340g. Generic converters get this wrong. Ours uses the actual density of each ingredient.

🌍 International recipes

US recipes use cups. UK uses grams. European recipes use ml. This tool converts between all three systems so you can cook any recipe from anywhere.

📏 Measuring method

Always measure flour using the spoon-and-level method — scoop loosely into the cup then level off. Do not pack down or you’ll use more flour than intended.

🍳 Baking precision

In baking, even 10g of extra flour can change texture significantly. For best results, always use a kitchen scale with gram measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in 1 cup of flour?

1 cup of all-purpose flour = 125 grams using the standard spoon-and-level method. If you scoop directly with the cup, you’ll pack in more — closer to 140–150g. For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale to measure 125g directly.

How many grams in 1 cup of sugar?

1 cup of granulated sugar = 200 grams. Brown sugar (packed) = 220 grams per cup. Powdered/icing sugar = 120 grams per cup because it is much finer and lighter. Always note which type of sugar a recipe calls for.

How many tablespoons in 1 cup?

There are exactly 16 tablespoons in 1 cup (US). So ½ cup = 8 tbsp, ¼ cup = 4 tbsp, and ⅛ cup = 2 tbsp. This is a volume conversion and applies to all ingredients.

How do I convert a recipe from cups to grams?

Search each ingredient, enter the cup amount, and read the gram value. The key is that each ingredient has a different density — you cannot apply a single multiplication factor. For example, 1 cup of butter = 227g, but 1 cup of oats = only 90g.

Is 1 cup the same in US and UK recipes?

Almost the same — a US cup is 236.6ml, an Imperial (UK) cup is 284.1ml, and an Australian cup is 250ml. The difference can matter in baking. This converter uses the US standard cup (236.6ml). For UK recipes, it’s safest to use weight (grams) instead.

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